Springwood

Springwood is significantly older than the state and national averages, with 26.7% of people aged 65 and over. This is much higher than most similar areas. Children under 15 make up 16.5% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.3% of the community. While 5.7% of people use another language at home, this is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 42.1%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 49.8%.

The area is highly qualified, with 31.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Family incomes are typically $2,333 a week, which is much higher than most similar areas. About 14.5% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a figure slightly above the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 37% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the state average of 27%.

Volunteering is common, with 19% of people helping out, well above the national figure. More people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework here than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in Springwood have a typical household income of $2,295, which is well above the state and national figures. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Living arrangements are diverse, with 29.1% of people living alone, which is higher than most similar areas. Couples with children make up the largest group at 57.7%.

Separate houses are very common at 82%, and 79.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. About 39.1% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national average.

Working from home is very popular here, with 38.3% of people doing so, far above the national figure. While there are many public transport stops, only 1.4% of people use them to commute.

The community is relatively stable, as only 28.5% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Professional roles make up 33% of the workforce, and many residents work in education and health. The percentage of adults working or looking for work is lower than in most similar areas.

Most homes are within a short walk of public transport and parks, though fewer people can reach groceries within 15 minutes compared to the state average. The terrain is steeper than the state average.